Jeff Cole
Jeff Cole joined the FOX 29 News team in March of 2000 as an investigative reporter.
Jeff is a two-time winner of the Weiss Award for Investigative Reporting, as well as the recipient of a series of Edward R. Murrow Awards and Associated Press Awards. His reports have led to changes in law, firings, resignations, and arrests. Along with investigative reporting, Jeff is a fill-in anchor and occasionally covers state politics. He was also named one of the region's most powerful people by Philadelphia Magazine.
Before coming to FOX 29, Jeff worked at CBS affiliate WFSB in Hartford, Connecticut. He started his career there in 1984 as a morning news anchor. After two years of anchoring, he did investigative reporting for more than a decade. He won four New England Emmy Awards for his investigative reporting. He twice won the prestigious Theodore Driscoll award, named for the Hartford Courant's long-time investigative reporter. Jeff is the only broadcast reporter to ever win this award.
Prior to his award-winning tenure at WFSB, Jeff worked as a political reporter for Maryland Public Television. He was responsible for covering the Maryland General Assembly while it was in session. In the Assembly's off-season, he produced mini-documentaries for the station.
He began his political reporting career as an assignment editor, producer and reporter for Capital Broadcast News in Washington, D.C.
Jeff graduated in 1980 from the University of Bridgeport in Bridgeport, Connecticut, with a degree in journalism and history. While an undergraduate there, he worked for two years as a producer/tape editor for WTNH-TV, the ABC affiliate in New Haven. He was also an intern on Capitol Hill for a Connecticut congressman.
A native of Southern Massachusetts, Jeff is one of six children. He is married with two children.
The latest from Jeff Cole
Crozer Health: Officials continue to work out deal that would keep Crozer, Taylor open
In a Texas courtroom, attorneys trying to come up with a sales agreement for the ailing Crozer Health System said they are moving ahead as possible trouble emerges.
Trump funding cut creates challenges for Philly's largest hunger-relief organization
The region’s largest hunger-relief organization sees challenges ahead after a cut in a program allowing for the purchase of local food including fresh produce.
Crozer Health: Judge calls emergency hearing due to funding issues
A possible life-saving sale of ailing Crozer Health in Delaware County appears threatened tonight as a Texas bankruptcy judge calls an emergency hearing Thursday over funding issues.
Crozer Health deadline to find buyer approaches: "Heading in the right direction"
The clock is ticking for Crozer Health to obtain a buyer before they run out of money to pay its employees.
Philadelphia man sues city after father suffers medical emergency; calls for EMS procedure investigation
A Philadelphia man is suing the City of Philadelphia claiming EMS workers knocked and worked away from his father’s North Philly apartment after his father called for help and was stricken inside.
Elderly man dies in Kensington house fire as woman rescued from roof
A devastating house fire claimed the life of an elderly man early Monday morning as officials urge residents to check their smoke alarms.
6-year-old girl, woman killed in North Philadelphia rowhome fire
A 6-year-old girl and a woman, who friends and neighbors said was the mother, were killed in a rowhome fire that started early Friday morning in North Philadelphia.
Mayor Parker proposes $6.77 billion budget for 2026, 5-year plan
Mayor Cherelle Parker is offering a nearly $7 billion budget as she proposes major investments in housing and pushes ahead with her plans to clean up Kensington.
Man convicted in straw purchase of guns, one of which used in fatal 2021 West Philly shooting
Prosecutors in Philadelphia announced the conviction of a man who gave illegal guns to members of violent street groups. Investigators say one of the firearms was later used to commit two homicides.
Crozer Health: Time is running out for solution to keep hospitals open
The Crozer Medical Center of Upland and its companion smaller hospital, Taylor of Ridley Park, have a lifeline of two weeks and $7 million to cover payroll before its for-profit owner could move to shutter them.